Encyclopedia of The Bible – Magic Bands
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Magic Bands

BANDS, MAGIC (כֶּ֫סֶת, H4086, cf. Akkad., kasu, to bind in a magic sense [often found in incantation texts]). An expression found only in Ezekiel 13:18, 20 (KJV, ASV PILLOWS), where it refers to a charm or amulet used in connection with divination. Women of Israel sewed them on clothing.